Explorers Childcare Registration
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Explorers is a high-quality childcare program supporting children before and after school and during the summer. Learn more here. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis.

Summer 2026 Explorers

School Year 2026–27 Explorers
Junior Explorers: February 5 at 7:30 AM
K–5 Explorers:
  • Tuesday, March 10 at 7 PM – Clear Springs & Scenic Heights
  • Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM – Deephaven & Groveland
  • Thursday, March 12 at 7 PM – Excelsior & Minnewashta
Summer Youth & Adult Programs
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The Minnetonka Community Education Summer 2026 Catalog is packed with exciting opportunities for all ages to learn, connect and grow.

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Minnetonka Preschool Registration Now Open
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Preschool registration for School Year 2026-27, Summer 2026 and Junior Explorers School Year 2026-27 is now open. We can’t wait to welcome you, view the 2026-27 Catalog.
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Families do not need to live in the Minnetonka School District to attend Minnetonka Preschool.

 

Family Spring-o BINGO Night
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Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Join us for the game that everyone loves, BINGO! It will be an evening filled with smiles and cheers as you connect with each other. Who will be the first to get 5 in a row?

Register here.

 

4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331
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About Minnetonka Community Education

Minnetonka Community Education is dedicated to inspiring growth, connection and lifelong learning for all ages. We serve our community through a wide range of programs for early learners, youth, adults and families. From preschool and enrichment classes to fitness, events and lifelong learning opportunities, we provide experiences that build skills, connection, belonging. Minnetonka Community Education creates welcoming spaces where every participant can learn, connect and grow.

Minnetonka Community Ed: Learn More
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Learn more about MCE Events

Summer 2026 Catalog 

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Participate in a Youth or Adult Class!

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Minnetonka Preschool & ECFE Registration 
 
Join our Team! 

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We Are Minnetonka Community Education

MEET OLYA & KERIM 

 

Kerim attends Minnetonka Preschool while his mom, Olya, takes English classes at MCE. Kerim has been part of the Minnetonka Preschool program for two years.

His mom, Olya, shares, “He has attentive and caring teachers. He learned to work in a group and became more confident in himself.”   

MEET AVERY 

 

Avery, an MHS senior, has been an active participant in YDC for the past three years.

Avery shared, “I joined YDC because it gives me opportunities—big or small—to help out my community. It feels great to know I can have a positive impact on those around me.” 

MEET LIAM 

 

Liam, a 4th grader at Excelsior Elementary, participated in Annie Kids this past fall. He enjoyed meeting a new group of friends through the play.

His favorite part was watching everyone work hard on their individual roles during practice and then seeing it all come together in the big performance for family, friends, and teachers!

MEET THE AMBRODAY FAMILY 

 

The Ambroday family has participated in a variety of Minnetonka Community Education programs. 

"Our family likes that our children get to experience a variety of high quality enrichment activities right after school without the need for parents to transport them to another location. There are many opportunities to try new classes and to have new experiences."

MEET THE BRANAND FAMILY 

 

The Branands are volunteers and active participants in many of our Community Ed programs. Bradley has participated in volleyball, and both Bradley and Sydney have taken part in Tonka Rec Basketball.

We are grateful to families like the Branands, whose commitment and enthusiasm help make our events and programs a success!